GEORGE KENNETH LAWSON HAGEN

GEORGE KENNETH LAWSON HAGEN March 18, 1952 – April 29, 2023 In loving memory of George Kenneth Lawson Hagen, 71 years, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the Maison McCulloch Hospice. Beloved husband and best friend of almost 50 years to Sharon (nee Billard). Loving and devoted father of his two sons Andrew and Tyler (Sabrina), and his fur babies Rusty (predeceased) and Addy. Much loved and adored Papa of Mikayla and Luca. Cherished son of Ken and Pearl Hagen (nee Sewell) and son-in-law of Jack and Audrey Billard (nee Banfield) (all predeceased). Dear brother of Martha-Jane Hagen (predeceased), Mary Beaulieu (Guil) (both predeceased), Robert Hagen (Linda), Daniel Hagen (predeceased) (Suzanne), Susan Richer (Larry) (both predeceased), and brother-in-law of Sandra Mosley, Madge Budgell (Wilf predeceased) and Terry (predeceased) (Anne). He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, family, neighbours and his many friends. George was born in Sudbury on March 18, 1952. He met Sharon in 1969, and they married on December 29, 1973. Together they raised their family in Lively and in the last 12 years enjoyed retirement at their camp on Lake Manitou on Manitoulin Island. George was a respected Police Constable with Sudbury Regional for 32 years, retiring in January 2009. A true northerner, George loved being outside and in the bush. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, and most importantly, trapping both in Sudbury and on Manitoulin Island for over 40 years. Trapping was his passion, and he was very meticulous and took great pride in his work. He spent countless hours at his trap line on Lake Agnew. He was a trapper instructor, and proud to be the past President of the Sudbury Trapper’s Council and the Manitoulin Trapper’s Council. Being the father of two boys, he was very involved in hockey. He was a past coach and manager for the Walden Minor Hockey Association and Lively Hawks and the past President of Walden Minor Hockey. An avid Toronto Maple Leaf’s fan, he loved cheering on his team and was very happy they made it to the playoffs. He was also involved in teaching the snowmobile safety program for students in the Sudbury area. Above all, family was the most important thing to George. He was the best Papa to Mikayla and Luca and loved taking them on adventures, scavenger hunts, teaching them about nature and playing chess with them. He enjoyed going out for breakfast and having coffee with his many friends and family. He was a mentor to many, and although we will miss him deeply, he has left us with enough love and memories to last a lifetime. The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to all who took part in George’s care over the past two years. Especially to the angels on earth at the Maison McCulloch Hospice for taking such amazing care of George and his family during his final days. Also, a special thank you to nurse Tara with Bayshore for her care. Friends may gather at the Jackson & Barnard Funeral Home, 233 Larch Street, Sudbury on Friday, May 26, 2023 from 6 to 8 pm. A memorial service will be held in the R.J. Barnard Chapel on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 1 pm. Friends may gather at the funeral home on Saturday after 12 noon. For those unable to attend in person, the service can be viewed via live stream at https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTY4Mjk3MTU3MDI0ODkxMiZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw== Cremation at the Park Lawn Crematorium. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Maison McCulloch Hospice would be greatly appreciated. For donations or messages of condolence www.lougheedfuneralhomes.com.